The Night Extortion 17 Went Down & Notifying the Families | Ep. 304 | Pt. 2
Summary
The host reflects on coping with survivor’s guilt after losing a teammate, Mikey, who received the Medal of Honor. He recounts intense combat experiences in Iraq, including Ramadi and a chaotic, error-filled mission in Sadr City that taught valuable lessons about adaptability. The discussion covers his transition to Navy SEALs and later to DEVGRU, highlighting the rigorous selection process. Finally, he critiques the Iraq War’s strategic failures, such as flawed intelligence and disbanding the Iraqi army, while emphasizing the importance of speaking truth to power.
Topics discussed
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Perspective on loss, survivor's guilt, and Mikey's legacy
Joining SEAL Team 3 and reflecting on early deployments
Supporting infantry in Iraq and inter-service brotherhood
Meeting General Mattis and military leadership
Rehabilitation, rejoining the team, and shrapnel stories
Nerve damage and gratitude for physical ability
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The chaotic and disastrous Sadr City mission in 2008
Redeeming the mission and lessons learned in combat
Critique of the Iraq War strategy and intelligence failures
Refusing unlawful orders and speaking truth to power
Transitioning to Tier 1 Delta Force operations
Delta Force selection vs. SEAL BUDS training
Kinetic combat in Afghanistan's Korangal Valley
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Differences between SEAL Teams and Delta Force roles
International special operations partners: Brits, Israelis, Canadians
Reflections on the Extortion 17 helicopter crash
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